Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 63/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 2,601,000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9300
- Better camera (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1199
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 27/100)
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air received the same MobileRank rating — 63/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $700. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $700.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (66/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (31/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
Both devices scored 63/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.